Mechanic Apprentice

Carmeuse•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Mechanic Apprentice learns maintenance and repair procedures while assisting experienced technicians with repairs, adjustments, preventive maintenance, inspections, and testing on a variety of light and heavy equipment and plant processing equipment. The apprentice completes assigned training and development activities, maintains required records, and works under supervision while learning safe practices and proper care of tools, equipment, and work areas. The position may also involve operating and moving equipment for authorized training or maintenance purposes and participating in apprenticeship classroom, online, or hands-on programs. Duties may be added, modified, or amended by management.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance and repair techniques.
Knowledge of or ability to learn safe work practices and procedures.
Basic understanding of tools, equipment, and mechanical systems, or ability to acquire this knowledge through training.
Ability to learn the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment systems, including electrical, brake, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, air tools, and testing equipment under supervision.
Ability to learn to diagnose equipment problems and assist with corrective repairs.
Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and apply feedback.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
Strong attendance, dependability, and commitment to professional development.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and lift with assistance as needed.
Ability to maneuver in confined spaces, climb ladders, and step on and off equipment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle when authorized and properly trained.
Use required personal protective equipment and safety apparel in applicable work areas.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow safety regulations, practices, policies, and procedures related to the position.
Assist experienced technicians with mechanical repairs and adjustments to power drives, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and related components on light and heavy equipment.
Participate in preventive maintenance and assist with equipment inspection, disassembly, and reassembly.
Learn proper maintenance and care of tools, equipment, and work areas.
Assist with hydraulic system and other specialized equipment repairs under supervision.
Assist with testing completed repairs and maintenance work to identify defects and verify conformance with specifications.
Assist with plant processing equipment repairs as required.
Complete assigned training and development activities to gain proficiency in maintenance and repair procedures.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and training progress as required.
Operate equipment under supervision for authorized training, testing, positioning, or maintenance purposes.
Assist with moving equipment between sites for maintenance or repair.
Participate in apprenticeship-related classroom, online, or hands-on training programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.